FIELD TRIP: Homeschool Roster Back-to-Homeschool Splash (7/31)
July 31 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free – $13.50
EVENT DETAILS
There is no better way to kick off the new school year than with a pool party. Homeschool Roster is returning to Thornton’s Pool for our annual Back-to-Homeschool Splash. We want to have some fun and celebrate the beginning of a new school year. We think Thornton’s Pool is the place to do it. If you have ever had the opportunity to swim, jump from the rope swing, hold your position on the balance deck, or hang out on the rocks (and that isn’t everything), we think you will agree.
There is no better way to kick off the new school year than with a pool party. Homeschool Roster is returning to Thornton’s Pool for our annual Back-to-Homeschool Splash. We want to have some fun and celebrate the beginning of a new school year. We think Thornton’s Pool is the place to do it. If you have ever had the opportunity to swim, jump from the rope swing, hold your position on the balance deck, or hang out on the rocks (and that isn’t everything), we think you will agree.
Thornton’s has a larger pool area (main pool) and a smaller wading pool for little children to use. The larger pool starts at about four feet shallow. There are plenty of lounge chairs (under a covered area or out under the sun) for parents (and grandparents) who may not want to swim or prefer to watch.
THERE WILL BE NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY!
SUGGESTED AGE/GRADE
The suggested age/grade is preschool through high school students, and adults.
ATTIRE
Swimsuits should be trunks for boys and men and one piece or modest two piece swim suits for girls and women. T-shirts may also be worn with trunks (for boys and men) or with the one or modest two piece swim suits (for girls and women).
NOTES
Thornton’s Pool is a private residence. There will be pets (ex: dogs – roaming, and llamas and groundhogs contained) on property on the day of the event. If you have children (or you) who are afraid of animals, please keep that in mind before registering to attend. This is a rain or shine event. Cancelation will only be due to lightning.
DATES & TIMES
Friday, July 31, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday, August 14, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (registration opens July 17 at 8 a.m.)
LOCATION
Thornton’s Pool – Covington
PRICE
Admission is $13.50 each for children (three and older) and adults, and children two and younger are free. Although children two and younger are free, they need at least one parent/guardian in the water with them even if the child is only using the wading pool.
PARKING
There is limited parking. One parking space will be allotted for each family registration. All families are advised to register their own and not combine registrations with another family, because only one parking space will be available reserved per registration.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Registration will remain open through Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 12 p.m. CST or until spaces fill. Funds must be received by Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 12 p.m. CST to be included with the group.
PERMISSION SLIP AND WAIVER & RELEASE FORM
Every adult attending (swimming or not) must sign a permission slip/waiver release form. On the form, you are to include all of your children (swimming or not) who will attend the field trip. If a child is attending with another family, that child requires a permission slip/waiver release form signed by their parent/legal guardian (and not the adult bringing them). The form will be e-mailed to you once your reservation is confirmed. You may bring the signed form. Sign both the top and bottom section of the permission slip/waiver release form.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
(DO NOT SEND FUNDS UNTIL YOU RECEIVE A MESSAGE FROM HOMESCHOOL ROSTER STATING YOUR REGISTRATION IS CONFIRMED)
Refunds will not be issued after Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 12 p.m. CST.
